The Dolphins are "showing considerable interest" in UNC RB Gio Bernard, according to beat writer Barry Jackson.Bernard is from Florida and spent five hours at the Dolphins' headquarters last Thursday. Jackson calls Bernard an option at picks No. 42 and 54. The team is expected to feature Lamar Miller as their top rusher, but need a third down or passing down back, and Bernard has experience in that area.

from what i've heard he plays alot like Brian Westbrook. Would be an interesting backfield with him and Miller.

He is a north n south runner with a good ability to get open on screens, but he is not a real home run threat. He also is disciplined, he doesn't dance he just lowers his shoulder and follows his blockers.

Prototypical Joe Philbin RB from what I have read from the coach....

Im on the fence with our RB situation, I think Miller has what it takes, but need to see it on a regular basis taking more snaps. But the depth is just not there, Thomas is injury prone, the rest have no experience. I would prefer a FA over a 2nd rounder, but for a 1 - 2 punch this kid would compliment Miller..

I loved Lattimore at South Carolina, but he just destroyed his knee and with our history with injuries (anyone remember Yatil Green?), I'd hesitate to draft him.

How far down in the draft do you think he will fall? I was thinking he could fall as far as 4th or 5th, but I am seeing some think he might go in the 3rd. Not sure I would use a 3rd on him, but 4th maybe.

How far down in the draft do you think he will fall? I was thinking he could fall as far as 4th or 5th, but I am seeing some think he might go in the 3rd. Not sure I would use a 3rd on him, but 4th maybe.

I think he will be there in Rd. 4 unless he shows something prior to the draft. If he does, then have no issues using the last 3rd on him. Gamble on greatness.

I sincerely hope what ever team draft Marcus will look to sit him for the year. I think he is going to have to sit the year out anyway.

When healthy, Marcus is probably the most complete back in the draft, as he is very good in the pass game, both as a receiver and as a pass protection.

A kid to possibly keep an eye on is Christine Michael of Texas A & M. Nice size, speed and power. He does have a injury history also, and off the field issues. Mike Sherman should know about the young man as he did coach him.

I sincerely hope what ever team draft Marcus will look to sit him for the year. I think he is going to have to sit the year out anyway.

When healthy, Marcus is probably the most complete back in the draft, as he is very good in the pass game, both as a receiver and as a pass protection.

A kid to possibly keep an eye on is Christine Michael of Texas A & M. Nice size, speed and power. He does have a injury history also, and off the field issues. Mike Sherman should know about the young man as he did coach him.

His injuries and off-field issues scare me, especially with all the luster of South Beach. But he is talented and physically what you look for in a RB, so I won't hate the pick if we can get him late second day or early in the third

Two options at runningback are Franklin from UCLA in the late 2nd / early 3rd and Gillislee from Florida in the late 4th / middle 5th. Either player would be more than capable of splitting carries with Miller. Not only that, but both players give you solid hands out of the backfield and solid pass protection skills. Both guys reportedly looked excellent at the Senior Bowl.